Piazza celebration for Jewish students
Gibraltar Chronicle | Gabriella Peralta Hundreds of visiting Russian Jewish students danced, sang and clapped in the Piazza yesterday, joined by leading figures of the local community. As music blared across John Mackintosh Square, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo locked arms with the Chief Rabbi of Russia, Berel Lazar, in a traditional Jewish dance and then […]
Russian Jewish Youth Honors Holocaust Victims in Poland
Over 800 Jewish students from Russia participated in the annual “March of Living” that commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Poland’s Auschwitz concentration camps. This is the largest group of Russian Jewish students and youngsters to ever participate in the ceremony. Students are visiting the concentration camp complex as part of their end-of-the-year EuroStars trip […]
Jewish people’s answer to Holocaust should be growth and prosperity of Jewry – rabbi Lazar
Moscow, May 4, Interfax – The historical answer to the Jewish genocide during the Word War II should be the growth of the population of the Jewish people, Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar said. “During the Holocaust, six million people were killed. These people died as Jewish. And our task is to live as Jewish. […]
Jewish community to celebrate Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day
BELMONT > It’s called the Shoah or HaShoah in Hebrew, the Holocaust, a consuming fire of utter destruction. Each year at this time, Jewish people worldwide honor Jews murdered in World War II. The approximate number is 6,000,000, with 1,500,000 of them children. Kids from the Hebrew school at Beth El Temple Center on Concord Avenue […]
Putin Wishes Russian Jewish Community a Happy Passover
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed Russia’s Jews to wish them well as they celebrate the Israelites’ escape from Egypt. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin wished Russia’s Jewish community a happy Passover; the holiday commemorates the Biblical Exodus. He added that Jewish organizations operating in Russia were fostering peace and harmony in society, boosting mutual […]
Odessa Orphanage Hosts World-famous singer
After a concert in Odessa, Ukraine, world-famous Jewish musician Avraham Fried visited FJC’s Children’s home in the city for a day of powerful impact and connection. As the children gathered at breakfast, they were surprised and delighted to have the famous guest join them for the meal. The breakfast continued with two birthday celebrations. One […]
Russian Chief Rabbi Urges New Push Against Anti-Semitic Hate Speech
By JTA Following the dissemination of an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory by a politician from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s party, a chief rabbi of Russia called on the government to stamp out hate speech against Jews. Rabbi Berel Lazar’s appeal Friday to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was in reaction to the April 10 statement on Jews […]
Uplifting Jewish Musical Concerts across Ukraine
Avraham Fried, the “King of Chassidic music” and popular Jewish singer and entertainer, gave historic first-time concerts in three Ukrainian cities last week, attracting audiences of thousands of Jews from all over the country. The concerts honored 25 years of Jewish heritage revival in Ukraine and focused on the power of Jewish unity. The performances […]
EnerJew gathers in Petersburg
The 3rd annual EnerJew counsellor seminar took place in Petersburg, Russia last week. The seminar is part of a year-long training course designed to prepare energetic and creative group leaders for the youth movement’s city clubs. Activists and aspiring leaders from 16 cities participated in the Petersburg seminar. They returned home with the goals of […]
Model Matzah Bakings Fire Up
Hundreds of festive Model Matzah baking happenings for children and adults are now taking place in Jewish communities throughout the FSU, in the days preceding the holiday of Passover. Matzah baking has always been an uplifting occasion, with the Matzah bread signifying freedom and salvation. Jewish children of different backgrounds gather for the model Matzah […]